Bixue Dao found Mizi Yue to be an interesting person so he didn't let go of him and so Mizi Yue could not satisfy Wen Mingye's wish to travel with him to Mingzhou. When they reached Mingzhou,Wen Mingye and Xue Yao went back to the palace first while the rest headed to the Ministry of Justice.
"Brother, you're finally back,"Wen Xiang exclaimed in delight as she ran into Wen Mingye's arms and embraced him. Just as the brother and sister released each other, Jinxiu Zhi also embraced him. She wanted to prolong the hug but Wen Mingye suddenly released her ruining her plan.
"Brother I missed you."
"Is Mother doing well?"Wen Mingye asked changing the topic.
"What? You're just gonna ask Ah-Xiang how I'm doing and not come in to greet me?"Empress Bai asked in a deep condescending voice as she approached them with Wan Wan beside her. Wen Mingye was startled because it was rare to see her walking around the palace.
